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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 16/02/2023
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 22/04/2022
Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CO 300-400KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.42/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 390kg 1.51/kg 590.00FR, 380kg 1.42/kg 540.00FR, 375kg 1.33/kg 500.00 CO 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.53/kgFRX 1.61/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 475kg 2.21/kg 1050.00CHX, 475kg 2.11/kg 1000.00FR, 480kg 2/kg 960.00SPX, 475kg 1.85/kg 880.00FRX, 460kg 1.85/kg 850.00FR, 490kg 1.80/kg 880.00 CO 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.76/kgFR 1.67/kgFRX 1.69/kgLMX 2.35/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 515kg 2.50/kg 1290.00SIX, 565kg 2.21/kg 1250.00LMX, 590kg 2.20/kg 1300.00FRX,…
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Land values increase by 3.2%, according to new data 
Data released by Sherry Fitzgerald has indicated that agricultural land values in Ireland continue to grow steadily with national values rising by 3.2%. According to its Agricultural Land Barometer the average price of an acre of farmland is approximately €10,050. The company says that in a 12-month period values have increased 8.4% nationally, with this being the strongest growth recorded over a 12-month period since the land barometer began in 2013.…
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Decline in sheep kill figures, says DAFM
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has released the latest sheep kill figures which indicate that there has been a decrease in the number of hoggets slaughtered this week, with the number at 48,683 head. This is a decline of 6,404 head from the previous week. However, ewe and ram throughput saw an increase of 564 from the previous week, totalling 4,195 head. Weekly throughput had been…
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Outlook for sheep farming sector remains positive
Despite rising input costs, a recent survey conducted as part of Ifac’s Irish Farm Report 2022 has revealed that half of sheep farmers have a positive outlook for the sheep farming sector. According to the data from the farming accountancy group, 2021 appeared to be an excellent year. In 2021, average sheep prices reached €6.67/kg, a 27% increase from 2020. At the same time, throughput decreased by 4% in 2021…
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EU’s lack of response to fertiliser alternatives questioned
Questions have been raised regarding whether the European Commission is doing anything to look at sources of fertiliser alternatives. Irish MEP Colm Markey raised concerns on the matter while speaking during a meeting in Europe earlier this week, where members of the European Commission’s Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI) addressed the European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture.   The Fine Gael MEP asked the following question, “it’s…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart – 20/02/2023
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LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 21/04/2022
Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SH 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.22/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 37kg 3.38/kg 125.00SH, 37kg 3.22/kg 119.00SH, 30kg 3.07/kg 92.00 SH 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.42/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 46kg 3.72/kg 171.00SH, 42kg 3.71/kg 156.00SH, 43kg 3.67/kg 158.00SH, 46kg 3.67/kg 169.00SH, 47kg 3.32/kg 156.00SH, 44kg 3.32/kg 146.00 SH 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSH 3.01/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 50kg 3.5/kg 175.00SH, 52kg 3.19/kg 166.00SH, 50kg 3.18/kg 159.00SH, 52kg 2.98/kg 155.00SH, 56kg…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 01/02/2023
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 21/04/2022
Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. HEIFER 300-400KG Avg Price/KgBBX 2.91/kgCHX 2.29/kgLM 2.87/kgLMX 2.64/kgPTX 2.59/kgSIM 2.07/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BBX, 312kg 3.46/kg 1080.00BBX, 360kg 3.36/kg 1210.00BBX, 382kg 3.17/kg 1210.00BBX, 392kg 3.16/kg 1240.00BBX, 336kg 2.98/kg 1000.00LM, 334kg 2.93/kg 980.00 HEIFER 400-500KG Avg Price/KgBA 3.01/kgBBX 3.24/kgCHX 2.46/kgLM 2.82/kgLMX 2.84/kgLMX,PTX 2.70/kgPTX 2.70/kgSIM 2.48/kgSIX 2.72/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BBX, 434kg 3.73/kg 1620.00BB, 488kg 3.59/kg 1750.00BBX, 488kg 3.26/kg 1590.00BBX, 446kg 3.25/kg 1450.00LMX, 478kg 3.14/kg 1500.00BA, 424kg…
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Quality of silage more important, says Teagasc 
Teagasc says that it should be ‘quality over quantity’ when it comes to making silage this year. This comes as a discussion on silage making was held on the farm of PJ Finnerty in Co. Roscommon. The focus of the discussion was quality over quantity. Some farmers are focusing on bulk over the quality of silage, as it appears to be their aim in order to provide enough fodder next winter.…
Manorhamilton Livestock Sales Lama
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Manorhamilton Livestock Sales – 3 year-old lama – 21/04
Manorhamilton Livestock Sales brings to auction via SL Auctions a 3 year-old lama at Station Road Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim on Thursday, 21 April, 2022 at 8pm. Lama Details: • Nicely marked • Male • Correct for breeding • In ring 2 at 8pm Manorhamilton Livestock Sales holds Cattle Sales every Monday at 12.00 noon, and sheep Sales every Wednesday at 6pm. To contact Manorhamilton Livestock Sales , call +353 71…
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Dairy farmers positive about sector, report reveals
Ifac’s 2022 Irish Farm Report has revealed that 77% of dairy farmers have a positive outlook for the dairy sector, as overall dairy production increased by 6% in 2021. The net margins for dairy production additionally rose by 15.1c/L. The report entitled ‘Innovators – farmers embracing change’, contains Ifac’s fourth annual Irish farm survey.   The report also shows that milk prices were up 16% on the previous year, while…
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Veterinary telemedicine can play an important role 
Research commissioned by the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) has revealed that 35% of veterinary practitioners (vets) and 35% of veterinary nurses believe there is an increasing role for veterinary telemedicine in the provision of services in the sector. The topic of the research was veterinary telemedicine. The results of this research, carried out in early 2021, featured the VCI’s recently published annual report.   Three separate surveys on this…
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Pottinger launches new belt-type rake
Pottinger has announced a new addition to its grassland range, the new Mergento VT 9220 belt-type rake. It comes in working widths of up to 9.2m for a central swath and 8.7m for a side swath. The product is designed for alfalfa, clover, and a wide variety of crops from permanent grassland to straw. According to the company, Mergento collects the forage using the pick-up, while dirt and stones remain…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 05/05/2022
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 20/04/2022
Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DRYCOW-F 400-500KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 445kg 2.25/kg 1000.00SHX, 475kg 1.58/kg 750.00FR, 460kg 1.41/kg 650.00 DRYCOW-F 500-600KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.40/kgSIX 1.90/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 585kg 2.67/kg 1560.00LMX, 520kg 2.13/kg 1110.00HEX, 565kg 2.12/kg 1200.00SIX, 590kg 1.92/kg 1130.00SIX, 525kg 1.89/kg 990.00CHX, 520kg 1.71/kg 890.00 DRYCOW-F 600-700KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.45/kgSIX 2.16/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 680kg 2.65/kg 1800.00LMX, 635kg 2.58/kg 1640.00SIX, 640kg 2.25/kg 1440.00CHX, 655kg 2.21/kg 1450.00SIX, 640kg…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 16/09/2022
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LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 20/04/2022
Wednesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLB 2.89/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 35kg 3.54/kg 124.00LB, 39kg 3.49/kg 136.00LB, 33kg 2.55/kg 84.00LB, 35kg 2/kg 70.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.65/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 43kg 3.81/kg 164.00LB, 43kg 3.81/kg 164.00LB, 43kg 3.81/kg 164.00LB, 43kg 3.79/kg 163.00LB, 42kg 3.79/kg 159.00LB, 44kg 3.77/kg 166.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/KgLB 3.06/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LB, 50kg 3.28/kg 164.00LB, 53kg 3.19/kg 169.00LB, 50kg 3.18/kg 159.00LB, 51kg…
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TD criticises proposed turf sale ban 
Independent TD Sean Canney has slammed the proposed ban on the sale and distribution of turf from September 2023. Canney adds that the ban is causing severe stress to homeowners. Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar claims that the proposal was “paused”, however Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan is planning to push ahead with the controversial move. The minister says that the measure is…
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Dairygold confirms an increase in March milk supplies 
Milk suppliers are expected to receive an increase in the price paid for supplies in March, this was the announcement made by Dairygold. The company has increased the March quoted milk price by 3.5c/L to 46.5c/L, based on standard constituents of 3.3% protein and 3.6% butterfat, inclusive of bonuses and VAT.   Dairygold has also outlined that the March 2023 early-calving bonus of 1c/L (excluding VAT) will be paid on…
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Damaging effect of mica, pyrite and pyrrhotite a worry for homeowners
The mineral muscovite mica has led to defects in building blocks used in at least 5,000 homes in the northwest, causing cracks to open up in many buildings. The Cabinet last year approved an enhanced scheme to cover repairs or rebuilding for affected homes. A number of homeowners in Donegal have also been alerted to the presence of pyrrhotite in their blocks, on top of mica. Pyrrhotite is a naturally…
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FBIS-C application deadline extended
The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that the deadline for Tier 2 Tranche 2 Farm Business Improvement Scheme – Capital (FBIS-C) applications has been extended. The new deadline is at 4:00 p.m. on 20 May. According to the department only those farm businesses which submitted an expression of interest will be eligible to submit a full application for Tier 2 tranche 2 by the revised…
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ICMSA raises concerns about farmland ownership 
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) president Pat McCormack says farmland ownership should not be used as a tax shelter. This comes after former attorney general and tánaiste Michael McDowell said that the “super-wealthy” were building portfolios of tens of thousands of acres of agricultural land “simply as long-term stores of value”. According to McDowell, the phenomenon appears to be “reversing” what was a key national aim and social policy…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 28/04/2022
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 19/04/2022
Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CW 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.43/kgLMX 2.53/kgSAX 2.43/kgSAX,AAX 2.43/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CW, 550kg 2.82/kg 1550.00LMX,SIX, 540kg 2.74/kg 1480.00HEX,LMX, 550kg 2.65/kg 1460.00SAX,AAX, 570kg 2.47/kg 1410.00SAX,AAX, 595kg 2.39/kg 1420.00LMX, 590kg 2.20/kg 1300.00 CW 600-700KG Avg Price/KgBBX 2.39/kgBBX,LMX 2.39/kgHEX 1.91/kgLMX 2.23/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BBX,LMX, 600kg 2.4/kg 1440.00BBX,LMX, 665kg 2.38/kg 1580.00SAX,AAX, 605kg 2.33/kg 1410.00CHX, 630kg 2.17/kg 1370.00LMX,HEX, 630kg 2.10/kg 1320.00LMX, 655kg 2.05/kg 1340.00 CW 700-800KG Avg Price/KgBBX 2.00/kgLMX…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart – 21/02/2023
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LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 19/04/2022
Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 30-40KG Avg Price/Kg2.96/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 38kg 3.64/kg 139.00, 34kg 3.38/kg 115.00, 32kg 3.38/kg 107.00, 35kg 3.23/kg 113.00, 32kg 2.81/kg 91.00, 38kg 2.74/kg 104.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/Kg3.20/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 44kg 3.75/kg 165.00, 42kg 3.64/kg 152.00, 45kg 3.62/kg 164.00, 46kg 3.58/kg 165.00, 48kg 3.43/kg 166.00, 49kg 3.40/kg 168.00 LB 50-60KG Avg Price/Kg3.09/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 52kg 3.21/kg 167.00, 52kg 3.20/kg 167.00, 50kg…
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11% increase in UK sheep kill figures for March 
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) says that there has been an increase of 11% in UK sheep kill figures during March, with the figure just over one million head. According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), the increase in throughput is due to the fact that there were fewer sheep available due to Brexit. AHDB senior analyst, Rebecca Wright says the key theme so far…
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Europe records an increase in tractor sales for 2021
CEMA (European Agricultural Machinery Association) has confirmed that there was an increase in tractor sales for the period of 2021. The European umbrella organisation has released its data indicating that 230, 000 tractors were registered across Europe for 2021. Just under 30% of the vehicles were of 37kW (50hp) and under, while the remainder were 38kW and above. But the organisation cautions that no more than 180,000 were conventional tractors.…
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Coalition calls for EU to fund plant-based food sector
The European Commission has been requested to ring-fence funding for the plant-based food sector. This comes as a coalition of 63 organisations led by European Alliance for Plant-based Foods says that the €95.5 billion Horizon Europe research programme could be used to improve the taste, sustainability, affordability and health benefits of plant-based foods. The group claims that supporting the sector would assist the EU to meet its target of climate neutrality…
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€1.5 billion to be invested in renewable energy
The Irish renewable energy sector is set to receive a boost as German energy company RWE has announced that it will invest €1.5 billion in the sector over the next eight years. The funding forms part of a wider investment of €50 billion. It’s understood that the investment will focus on Irish offshore wind as well as the development of a new pilot programme for airborne wind technology. RWE has…
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Housing crisis makes it difficult for young teachers to buy a home
As the housing crisis unfolds, Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) president Joe McKeown comments that no recently qualified teacher is likely to be able to afford to buy a house in most parts of Ireland. He added that, for many, even rented accommodation is out of reach. As a result, he predicts that the housing crisis will trigger a new exodus of young teachers. While it is not unusual for…
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Sheep trade market “cools” after Easter Weekend 
Sheep trade prices cooled this week, in comparison to the week before, with reports of a slight decline across the board for hoggets, cull ewes and spring lambs. However, hoggets appeared to witness steady trade throughout the week, with some mart managers calling prices back €2-3/head. Prices higher than €170/head was seen a regular trade last week for heavy types which have since declined to €168/head this week.   In…
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EPA allocates €11.7 million to environmental research
Environmental projects will receive a €11.7 million boost as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has confirmed that it has made the funds available in order for research to be conducted in addressing climate change and other emerging environmental problems. According to EPA director general Lara Burke, the funded research is essential to improving national understanding of our environment, the challenges it faces and responses to these challenges.  Focusing on the…
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New fund launched to upgrade community centres
A €15 million fund has been launched in order to upgrade community centres. The announcement was made by Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys. According to the Minister, government has divided the funding into three categories:   Small scale projects/improvements to facilities: €10,000 to €25,000Larger scale projects: €25,001 to €100,000Major projects: €100,001 to €300,000 The new fund will see community groups in both rural and urban locations in…